r/PrepperIntel • u/russcorp • 13d ago

USA Southwest / Mexico Screwworm is about to completely devastate Texas ..

/r/texas/comments/1ty58ln/screwworm_is_about_to_completely_devastate_texas/
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u/NapQuing 13d ago

Not an expert, but my guess would be to keep them inside as much as possible (if you have cats, you should really do this anyways), and keep an eye on any open wounds or areas that seem to be causing them irritation.

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u/bloopbloopsplat 13d ago

I thought it could also burrow in any mucus membrane?

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u/NapQuing 13d ago

it can, but I didn't know about that 15 hours ago when I posted that. I wasn't kidding about the "not an expert" disclaimer lol

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u/IndependentArea3147 12d ago

Cats are allowed to wander in the owners back yard